to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
lofty; sublime; noble; the sublime (aesthetics)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
signature phrase; signature saying
together; at the same time; same; identical
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
carved seal; engraved stamp; to engrave (a seal); to carve; to make an impression (with a seal)